HGV Class 1 Driver

Salary: £18.82 per hour, plus Veolia benefits.

Hours: 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday 7 - 3.06pm, 30 minute, unpaid break daily.

You are required to work Good Friday and every Saturday following a Bank Holiday Monday

(these are known as catch up Saturdays)

Location: Central Depot, Baths Road, Bromley, BR2 9RB

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone.

With one of the largest growing fleets in the UK, our drivers are pivotal to delivering essential services. They work hard to serve their local communities and make a positive impact every day. Whether you're looking to overhaul the industry, or just do a good day's work, we know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

What we can offer you;

25 days of annual leave plus Bank holidays excluding Good Friday. Refer a driver to us once you've joined and earn up to £1000. Access to our people's pension scheme. Free physiotherapy service. Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers. Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to. 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household. Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential.

What you'll be doing;

To undertake daily pre-use vehicle checks, reporting any defects; required routine daily maintenance, e.g. fuel, oil and water checks and fills, lights, screens and hazard sign cleaning; and, removing large items if possible which may block vehicle powered equipment, e.g. bin-lifts. To ensure the vehicle is safely and properly loaded, operated and driven at all times, whilst collecting, transporting or tipping waste. Reporting to the operations office at the start of your daily shift. Scheduled household collections of waste / recycling, assisting the crew with collections. To ensure all scheduled work is completed and compliant use of onboard devices adhered to. To adhere to all policies and safety procedures. To ensure correct PPE is worn at all times. To carry out any other duties that may be required as directed by your line manager..

What we're looking for;

Essential:

Class 1 Driving Licence An up-to-date CPC / DIGI card.Desirable:

Local geographical knowledge is highly desirable, including experience of driving in the area. Experience in transport of waste and use of walking floor trailers is desirable.

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.

We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.

We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive